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Saturday, January 3, 2015

Hot Air Balloon Ride - Cappadocia (Turkey)

The main highlight at Cappadocia (Century Sultanhani Caravanserai) can't be anything else except thehot air balloon ride, reputed as one of the most popular spots in the world. The ride was included in the tour but it is optional and you have to pay around RM900.00. Otherwise, the few hours in the morning is at your leisure. However if you have come so far and you don't experience the ride, it is such a waste unless you don't mind returning to Cappadocia again. For me, no way because after this Turkey tour, I rather see other parts of the world. So, there is no logic if I don't pay for the package which included transport
from the hotel, breakfast at a nearby cafe, the drive to the location and the ride itself.A truly early kick start, by 6am we left the hotel with 8 people to a van. First stop as said, breakfast and then to the huge open area where the
ride takes off.

Climbing into the basket before taking off was not as simple as I thought. So, the guys will help you and as soon as the balloon is released up in the air, it will slowly and surely drift over the fairy chimneys, valleys, orchards, wine-yards and limestone tips. Certainly trilling and exiting looking down, up above, across or right in front, worth the money for this once in a life time experience. Having said that, it was quite uncomfortable packed like sardine, back to back and almost rubbing each other. Also, with hardly space to move, you just stand still, admire the high up view and taking pictures was quite a thing as well.

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Anyway, such a fantastic feeling being up there and then slowly drifting down back at another area. Thereafter you will be practically carried out of the basket, followed by a small time "you have made it" party with champagne, receive the certificate and you leave with the fond memory.

I have been in a hot air balloon above the deserts of Dubai. But this view was breathtaking and awesome. Have been to Turkey before but never tried ballooning there. You inspired me to definitely include it in my itinerary in my next visit there.

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